Overview

Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. It is characterized by high levels of multiple different antibodies that are associated with clots in the arteries and veins. Symptoms vary and can include blood clots, miscarriage, rash, chronic headaches, dementia, and seizures. Treatment involves thinning the blood to reduce clotting.[1]

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Genetics Home Reference contains information on Antiphospholipid syndrome. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.

The Lupus Foundation of America has an information page on lupus and antiphospholipid antibodies. Click on Lupus Foundation of America to view the information page.

The March of Dimes has an information page on thrombophilia and pregnancy. Click on March of Dimes to view the information page.

The MayoClinic.com has a information page on antiphospholipid syndrome. Click on MayoClinic.com to view the information page.

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Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.

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